The Lady In Red
DOC SEVERINSEN HIS TRUMPET AND ORCHESTRA Lyrics

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I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight
I've never seen you shine so bright
I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance
They're looking for a little romance, given half a chance
I have never seen that dress you're wearing
Or the highlights in your head that catch your eyes I have been blind
The lady in red is dancing with me cheek to cheek
There's nobody here, it's just you and me, It's where I wanna be

But I hardly know this beauty by my side
I'll never for get, the way you look tonight

I've never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight
I've never seen you shine so bright you were amazing
I've never seen so many people want to be there by your side
And when you turned to me and smiled, It took my breath away
I have never had such a feeling
Such a feeling of complete and utter love, as I do tonight

The way you look tonight
I never will forget, the way you look tonight
The lady in red
The lady in red

The lady in red
My lady in red (I love you)

Overall Meaning

In "The Lady In Red" by Doc Severinsen His Trumpet and Orchestra, the singer expresses his admiration for a woman he sees for the first time at a party. He describes her as never looking so lovely and shining so bright. The men at the party are drawn to her and ask her to dance, hoping for a chance at romance. The singer admits he has never been aware of her before, as if he has been blind, and is now taken by her. He's dancing with her cheek to cheek, and it feels like it's only the two of them in the room. Even though he hardly knows her, he doesn't want the moment to end because he's captivated by her beauty.

Later in the song, the singer has a moment alone with the woman and tells her that he's never seen her look so gorgeous before. He's overwhelmed by the number of people around her, all wanting to be close to her. When she smiles at him, it takes his breath away, and he's never felt such complete and utter love before. He's sure he'll never forget the way she looks tonight and calls her his lady in red.

Line by Line Meaning

I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight
You look absolutely stunning tonight, more than I have ever seen before.

I've never seen you shine so bright
You radiate a beauty and confidence that is unmatched.

I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance
There are so many men drawn to you tonight, eagerly vying for the chance to dance with you.

They're looking for a little romance, given half a chance
These men are hoping to find romance with you, and are waiting for the perfect opportunity to ask you out on a date.

I have never seen that dress you're wearing
This beautiful dress you are wearing tonight is new to me and I have never seen it before.

Or the highlights in your head that catch your eyes I have been blind
I never noticed the beautiful highlights in your hair until tonight, and I now realize how foolish it was to have not noticed them before.

The lady in red is dancing with me cheek to cheek
You and I are dancing so close that our cheeks are touching, and it feels absolutely perfect.

There's nobody here, it's just you and me, It's where I wanna be
It's just the two of us here, and I couldn't be happier, because being with you is where I want to be.

But I hardly know this beauty by my side
Despite not knowing you very well, I am drawn to your beauty, and I am enjoying this dance more than any other in my life.

I'll never for get, the way you look tonight
I am certain that I will never forget how beautiful you look tonight, and how I feel right now with you in my arms.

The way you look tonight
Your beauty is beyond description, and I am mesmerized by the way you look tonight.

The lady in red
You are the epitome of elegance and grace, and the color red complements your beauty flawlessly.

My lady in red (I love you)
I am completely and utterly in love with you, my lady in red.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Tratore
Written by: Chris De Burgh

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